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In the most recent LGJ, I apply law to the allegations discrimination against World of Warcraft players.

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This week's LGJ focuses on the potential problems associated with virtual currency, and what might drive the government to regulate it.

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In about a month, the SMU Deadman School of Law and the SMU Guildhall will be putting on a conference here in Dallas, TX, titled Game::Bueinsss::Law. As I've recently been added to the conference's planning committee, I wanted to take an opportunity to bring the event to the attention of my readers and invite you all to register and attend. While I will not personally be speaking at this event, I will be in attendance. A number of good speakers have been lined up for the event, including:
Gamestop's Cheif Marketing Officer, Mike Hogan;
Valve's Director of Business Development / Legal Affairs, Jason Holtman;
The ESA's General Counsel, Ken Doroshow;
Microsoft's General Manager, Platform Services, Microsoft Advertising, JJ Richards;
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences President, Joseph Olin;
and Richard Garriott, who really needs no introduction.

The conference is a downright bargain compared to many events these days, at a mere $200 for registration for professionals and $75 for students. Provided this year's conference is a success, we already have plans for an exceptional second conference program.

I really hope many of you will take the opportunity to attend. For anyone who does choose to attend, make sure to come by and say hi. I always like hearing from Law of the Game's readers.

This week's LGJ explains some of the basics of the 'class action,' and why it's become a popular vehicle in game related suits.

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A small announcement:

I've been elected onto the board of the Dallas Chapter of the International Game Developer's Association. I will be part of the "Working Board" with fellow members Pennington Ingley, Myke Sanders, John A. Purdy, Donald Bahlman, and Wes Parker.

If you are a Dallas-area IGDA member and have any particular things you would like to see the Dallas IGDA work towards or other comments, feel free to send me an e-mail. Thanks to any readers who may have voted for me in the election.

If you have the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights or the other common problems that can happen with the Xbox 360 then oyu are more than likely looking for a way to fix the problem without having to send the console in, because this can take a long time and cost money.

Well we have researched the best Xbox 360 Repair guides on the web and found one that contains a complete guarantee and also it has been repairing Xbox 360's for well over a year and a half.

If you really want to get rid of the problem then read this Xbox 360 Repair blog to find out more or you can download the full guide at the bottom of this blog.

The videos are easy to follow and we are confident then you could follow them even if you have never fixed anything in your life!

Get a guaranteed Xbox 360 3 Red Lights Fix today and get back in the game now!

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On the most recent LGJ, I answer the ever popular question: What is it that keeps game makers from being able to use real cars in games without permission?

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Actress Vimala Raman who made her debut in Tamil flick " Raman thediya Seethai" opposite Cheran ,seems to have taken the glamour path after her successful debut.Here are some exclusive pictures of her in a glamorous costume that were doing the rounds on the net.

This week's LGJ keeps up the user content trend, but examines it from the developer's side.

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Remember the Rasna girl,Ankita ? Though she was popular in Telugu Industry,her films have become scare nowadays.Is Ankita thinking over this when the photographer shot her on camera?

The Xbox 360 3 Red Lights is a huge problem and this blog will give you a way that you can fix this and the other problems that the console has and you will be able to get back to your games in an hour from now.

All you need to stop these problems is stop the heat build up and you can see alot of Xbox 360 Repair sites out there that make it look like there is some sort of secret to fixing the problem when this is not the case.

You do not want to read through loads of hype about how to fix the problem and how big a secret it is.

That is why you can download a full Xbox 360 Repair with videos and a full guarantee that it works here!

If you want to read more about Xbox 360 Repair and why the problems happen then click the link to the left and you read more about the technical reasons that cause these problems.

However if you just want to fix your console then you can download the full Xbox 360 Repair guide below that will show you how to fix the 2 red lights, 3 red lights, 1 red lights and also DVD drive problems and more...

It comes with a complete video guide and a guarantee and the support is there if you need it!

Why this guide?

Well the other guides out there that we tested involve you getting a heat gun and all manner of technical equipment.

If you want a permanent fix that you can do with household items then download the full guide below:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Telugu actor Anushka is trying to sustain her place in Tollywood right from her debut film in Telugu.She is known for her Bold glamour acts & Sexy costumes in movies.Now,since the Bikini culture has caught most female actors in India,every female actor wants a piece of Bikini & swimsuit.Its also heard that the Directors,Producers are behind this,to promote the film by displaying the Bikini stills

If you have the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights on your system then you have a hardware failure meaning that the console chips that deal with all the processing have overheated and this is not good.

You can of course send it back to Microsoft and they will fix it for you although you will also be in for a long wait with most of the Xbox 360 Repairs taking about 6 weeks to get completed.

This blog post will tell you more about the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and how you can perform Xbox 360 Repair at home with ease without having to send it in and wait for a long time to get it fixed.

So how can you do this?

Well the answer is to get a good Xbox 360 Repair guide that will show you EXACTLY how to fix this problem at home with video as well. We have reviewed the top guides as there are a few different ones out there and you can read a full review of the best Xbox 360 Repair guide through the link to the left.

Why is this guide so good?

Well it tells you how to fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and also other errors like the 1 red light, 2 red lights and even the problem when your DVD drive will not play your games.

Although this is not all! The fix could not be easier and you do not need to be a technical whizz kid to do it, nor do you need to raid a hardware store to complete the fix.

It is also a permanent Xbox 360 Repair so you can do this once and forget about it happening again and comes with a full guarantee!

So if you want to get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red lights download the full guide through the link below:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Malayalam actress Kavya Madhavan is getting ready to join the Marriage train.Recently many Malayalam actress are fast settling down in life,the last one was actress Gopika.Kavya madhavan started her career in Malayalam cinema as child actor & has become one of the Top leading lady in Kerala Film industry.Although Kavya entered Tamil films with 'Kasi','Sadhu miranda',but couldn't strike the right

Actress Shriya saran seems to be riding on a high note.She is one actor who could be seen on Hollywood,Bollywood,Tamil & Telugu films.Shriya saran,known for her Bold glamour poses in Bikini & Naked back show,is back again to set screens on fire.

In the newest LGJ I discuss user content and Little Big Planet in the wake of Sony changing the PSN TOS.

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If you have the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights the first thing that I would say is don't panic! You can fix this with ease and all you need to know is why the problem happens and then you can also understand why a good Xbox 360 Repair guide will help you fix it.

If you are in a hurry and just want the best step by step Xbox 360 Repair guide that will show you how to fix it then click the link above and you will be taken through to a full review of the best guide.

Basically the problems are down to overheating and the main parts that overheat are the GPU and the CPU and all you need to know is how to stop this heat and the motherboard bending and you will be back in the game fast.

Now to do this you do not want an over technical guide but one that you can follow that will show you how to fix the error fast without having to raid a hardware store.

You also want to find an Xbox 360 Repair guide that will show you how to get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other errors including the 1 red light error and loads more.

The best one that will show you how to get rid of all these errors you can download through the link below:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Remember Rambha ? The Southern beauty known for Glamorous Thighs(!) who stormed the hearts.After a long wait,Rambha will be seen opposite Prakashraj in the Tamil & Telugu bilingual movie 'Vidiyum vari kathiru'(Pratikshanam in telugu).On asking about this,Rambha said that she was waiting for proper role & also mentioned that she was not interested in being a second heroine in films.Adding to this,

Reminder: I will be speaking at the ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, which is November 2-4, 2008, in Oak Brook, IL. My session is titled "What Every Librarian Needs to Know about Video Games and the Law" and is presently set for Nov. 4 at 10 am in the Managing Gaming track.

If you happen to be an ALA member attending this event, be sure to come by and say hi.

Actress Kiran started her career on a high note with the film "Gemini" in Tamil.Then started a slew of films in South Film including Tamil,Telugu,Kannada & Malayalam which made her very busy!New entrants & Increase in weight made Kiran to step out of films for some time.But,she is back again on screens Slimmer & Sexier than before.Recently she was spotted on the sets of her upcoming movie "Naalai

Actress Kiran is ready to make a re-entry to the Tamil films with the Tamil film "Naalai Namadhey".After a brief intreval Kiran is back Slim & Sexy as before.The interesting part of her character in this film is she appears as a sexworker-'Jalsa Sarasu',who chooses this work to help orphaned children.Visit here for Kiran rathod GalleryApart from "Naalai Namadhey",she is also part of Sundar C’s '

If you have switched on your Xbox 360 and you see 3 red flashing lights then you more than likely already know that this is not a good sign. It means that your motherboard has heated up to the point where the chips have had to shut down and you will need to get it repaired.

Luckily there is a way that you can get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other major problems from home and it is very easy!

All you need to do is get yourself a good Xbox 360 Repair guide that will show you how to do the steps that you need to take to stop the heat build up and then you will not get these problems again!

There are a few different ones out there but don't worry as we have reviewed pretty much all the Xbox 360 Repair guides that you see on the web and found the best one to get the job done.

It will show you how to stop the 3 red lights and also other major problems like the 2 red lights, 1 red light and even DVD drive problems.

You can see more about this guide and a full review at this Xbox 360 3 Red Lights blog and it comes with a full guarantee as well.

Download the full Xbox 360 3 Red lights fix guide below and get back in the game fast:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

If you have an Xbox 360 and it breaks on you then it can be a little alarming when you turn it on and are greeted with the infamous Xbox 360 3 Red Lights. This blog post will give you a real way that you can fix the problem and get back to your games with ease.

The first thing you should know is why the problem happens and it is all down to overheating as the chips inside the Xbox that deal with all the data churning can take quite a hammering as alot of the games nowadays require so much processing power.

As they heat up and the motherboard actually starts to bend and the soldering becomes loose and then it snaps off and that is when you turn on your Xbox 360 and will see the red lights!

So what is the best way to get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights?

Well what you can do is send it off to Microsoft and they will do it for you, however the downside to this method is the length of time it takes and also I know of people that have sent their broken console off and had to wait for about 6 weeks to get it fixed!

If you want to get it fixed fast and do not want to have to wait then the best way you can do this is get a good Xbox 360 Repair guide and there are many on the web.

However be warned as not all of them are the same and if you want to make sure that you get a good one then you have to be sure it has a full guarantee and full support as well otherwise you will find it might not work.

We have done all the hard work for you and if you click the link below you can see a review of the best Xbox 360 Repair guide on the web that will fix this problem for you:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Asin,being the brand ambassador for Mirinda - was seen promoting the softdrink recently in Chennai.

After her successful debut in Bollywood with Janne tu..,Genelia d`Souza has been making buzz in tinsel town with Interviews,Photoshoots & more Offers.For the first time she was featured on FHM magazine`s Cover Page.This must surely be the Peak period of her Career & she is going places!

It was a memorable festive season for the Kollywood Celebrities this time.Recently the Star Couple Tamil actor Dhanush with his wife Aishwarya had arranged a Kolu function as part of the Navratri season.Many celebrities were present at this auspicious occasion.

 

With the popularity of the Halo franchise, its no surprise that many official products have been made for it. We've seen many unofficial creations of Spartan armor and due to the fact that its Halloween, it would be a perfect time to be the Master Chief. Rubies has gone ahead and picked up the license to make Halo suits and has offered a few different varieties of them. Mine happens to be the standard version, which retails for about $60.00 bucks. It includes the complete jump suit and a two piece helmet.

So how does the suit stack up? Pretty nicely. While It does fit pretty nicely, I recommend hanging it up for awhile so the material and the plastic can loosen up from being so tightly stored in the bag. The helmet is pretty nice and you can see through the visor easily. The two piece helmet attaches with the included Velcro and looks quite good.

This is strictly for Halloween or costume events though. As it would not handle the wear and tear of using it every day. For what ever reason you would wear it everyday I don't know, but you know...just in case.

Overall, I give it a 3.5 out of 5. Its a decent costume, but I still think its a little expensive. Not bad.

 

 

When your Xbox 360 console breaks and you get one of the famous red light errors it can really be annoying so the last thing that you want to have to do is wait for about 6 weeks to get it fixed.

This blog will tell you about the different Xbox 360 Repair solutions that you have and also whether or not it really is possible to perform Xbox 360 Repair from home.

The reason that this problem happens is because of overheating and the most common error that you get is the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights however you can also get other similar errors such as 2 red lights, 1 red lights and even the problem when your DVD drive stops reading games when you put a disc in.

Well of course when this happens you can send it back to Microsoft and they will repair it for you, however do not expect a quick Xbox 360 Repair as they do take a while and you can be expected to wait up to 6 weeks to get your Xbox 360 back to you.

So if you do not want to wait that long it brings us on to the Xbox 360 Repair guides on the web and there are quite a few.

However they are not all equal and if you want to make sure that you get a good one follow the tips below for best results and to be sure that you fix your Xbox:

1. Make sure that before you get an Xbox 360 Repair Guide it comes with a complete guarantee and then you know that if it happens not to work for you then you have not lost anything.

2. Also make sure it has good customer support and the way to check this is to test it before you purchase and see how long it takes for them to get back to you.

3. This is the most important one. Make sure you get an Xbox 360 Repair guide that has been about for a little while and that has full video instructions. If the guide does not have full video instructions then normally it is not worth bothering with as it will not sure you properly how to fix this.

You can read more about the best guide to fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights through the link and why it is the best out of the bunch.

Or if you are in a hurry to fix this problem then download the full guide through the link below and fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other errors with ease:

Xbox 360 Repair Guide

Ask an Indian Female actor about her age,the answer would be a smile.It has become a custom of the Female Actors in Indian film Industry not to disclose their age.If you ever thought nobody is bold to reveal their age,change your thoughts.Meet the South Actress 'Bhavana',who recently in a press meet said age is there to tell others & her age is 22! The question about her age was asked by one of

The Homely Asin has turned Glamourous with her next Bollywood film "London dreams" opposite Salman khan.The film also has Ajay Devgan in the lead.Asin was more associated with Salwars & Sarees in SouthIndian films containing herself with the traditional costumes.Although her first Bollywood movie with Aamir khan - "Ghajini" is set to release by Nov-Dec,she has bagged some Big offers with leading

With all the problems that the Xbox 360 has had it is no wonder that there is a lot of Xbox 360 Repair guides out there on the web all promising to fix your broken machine, however I think the real question is do they work?

Well this blog post will give you the Truth about Xbox 360 Repair Guides on the web and tell you if they really work and also a bit about how they work as well.

The reason that the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other common problems such as the 1 red light error, 2 red lights and even DVD drive giving up and not playing your games is because of overheating.

The Xbox 360 has too main chips that deal with all the processing of graphics and data and these get really hot due to the design of the system.

When they burn out that is when you find yourself looking for Xbox 360 Repair.

So What Is The Best Xbox 360 Repair Guide?

Well the best one that I have reviewed has full videos to guide you through the fix and also a complete guarantee and on top of that is also has loads of happy customers as well.

The best thing about the Xbox 360 Repair guide is the fact that you do not have to be technical to complete the fix and even if you are no good with computers or technical equipment that is fine.

You can read another review about this awesome Xbox 360 Repair guide through the link or if you just want to fix your system download the full guide through the link below:

Xbox 360 Repair Guide

Genelia is back in Telugu after her successful debut in Bollywood.She pairs with Tarun for the Film "Shashirekha Parinayam".This Telugu flick is produced by Sunkara Madhumurali under the banner of Karthikeya Creations for which music is composed by G V Prakash.The film is directed by Krishnavamshy & he stated the film has nothing to do with mythology.

Pro Evolution Soccer released on the 17th of October 2008

PES Features and improvements:

• PES 2009 will feature a new game mode called 'Become A Legend'.
• Connect your camera and import data to create your own player or team emblems. You can create your own character and guide him through a superstar career in professional football.
• You will feel the great improvement in the Graphics, ball control and the new camera angles, players and stadiums.

Fully Licensed National teams:

• Europe (Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal,Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden & Turkey)
• Asia (Australia, Japan & South Korea)
• Africa (Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire)
• America (Argentina & Brazil)

The Xbox Collector Video reviews return with a review of the brand new mega sized version of Marcus Fenix from Gears of War!

If you have the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights then it can be a little annoying to say the least. However before you start to worry and think that your Xbox 360 is doomed this blog will give you a real way that you can get rid of this problem.

You see the problem is caused when the GPU and the CPU take too much heat and this causes the motherboard to bend and then when the soldering snaps off you are left with the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights.

If you are not interested in why and just want to fix the problem then view this Xbox 360 Repair blog and it will tell you more about the best guide to help you.

The guide contains a full video fix that will get you back up and running and is completely guaranteed to work as well.

Also the customer service is great and you will not probably need it however when we tested it we got a reply in under 30 minutes!

So to repair your Xbox 360 and get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights download the full guide below:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

On this week's LGJ, some talk of the First Sale doctrine and a video game re-sale model that I'm surprised no one has picked up yet to compete with GameStop.

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If you have a problem with your Xbox 360 then you are most likely looking for Xbox 360 Repair and to do this you really have 2 choices. You can either send it back to Microsoft and they will repair it for you or you can do the repair work yourself from home.

Alot of people when told they can perform Xbox 360 Repair themselves think that it is a joke and not possible but if you have a good repair guide then you can do so with ease.

You must make sure that you get a good Xbox 360 Repair guide and if you click the link to the left you can read about the best guide to get rid of these problems in a press release.

The guide contains full videos so makes the work very easy and also comes with a full guarantee. What's more is that most of the problems with your xbox it will solve and that includes the 3 red lights error, 2 red lights, 1 red lights and even DVD drive problems when your console will not read your games any longer.

So if you are having problems and want to get it repaired fast click the link below and get back to your games today:

Xbox 360 Repair

Master Replica's has put up a demonstration video of their new replica Halo Plasma Sword on Youtube. They seem pretty damn cool, but come with a hefty price tag of $200.00 bucks. Also, you will notice that it doesn't have the pointy edges like the actual Plasma Sword does. Jasman Toys was going to release a Plasma Sword for its Halo Laser Tag set, but due to the sharp edges and other things; stopped production on them.

I do think its pretty cool, but how many of you would pick it up for $200.00? I may have to pass.

This week's LGJ is on the PRO-IP Act, which is awaiting a Presidential signature. Be sure to check out the column as well as the followup here on Law of the Game.

This week's Law of the Game on Joystiq (link) covers the new PRO-IP Act as it applies to video games. As a sidenote to that column, I wanted to discuss my thoughts on the PRO-IP Act as it applies to movies and music, where I also think the Act is as much a detriment to producers as it is to consumers. I would again like to reiterate that the Act has not been signed into law as yet, but has been passed by both the House and Senate at this time. The final text of the Act is here.

In short, the PRO-IP Act does the following three things:

1. It increases the penalties for infringement by expanding what is considered a ‘work;’
2. It broadens the ability of the government to permanently seize goods; and
3. It creates an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, a new cabinet position whose sole job is to increase intellectual property enforcement.

This bill was passed based on the theory that intellectual property is under a drastic attack in the US by, seemingly, everyone. There is an element of truth to this, as CD sales have certainly been down, and it's clear the music industry is trying to find a new model, though I'm not sure it's truly broken, or at least waiting for digital sales to catch up. On the other end, the movie industry is certainly losing something to campus piracy, but there is still growth, even if it's short of the gaming industry as of late. In fact, the gaming industry, which is experiencing the most growth, also takes a much different stance on piracy, rarely going after the customers rather than professional pirates. It should also be noted that the biggest dent in piracy could likely be made if enforcement on piracy of physical copies were greater in certain countries outside the United States that I won't name, as tourists have been bringing back stacks of VHS tapes, audio cassettes, VCDs, DVDs, and CDs bought for next to nothing from street vendors for decades. You can even find these pretty easily in many major cities in the US.

Movies

The MPAA is newer to the anti-online piracy front than the RIAA, but online piracy is a convenient scapegoat for box office sales not living up to all expectations. Campus piracy was one of the convenient ones that was eventually brought back to reality from the absurd estimates of 40% of revenue loss (linked above). While there is still sales growth, I expect many executives are concerned about the sudden rise of game sales. I have often wondered if that is, in part, driven by the economics of entrainment hours per dollar spent, as so many games offer a much greater amount of entertainment per dollar spent than a movie ticket.

The movie really has three potential downsides to the PRO-IP Act. The first and most obvious being the negative publicity that the RIAA has enjoyed, which could lead to a further alienation of Hollywood and the general public. The second is what I discuss for game developers in the Joystiq piece, specifically the issues that arise under the new definition of a 'work' and how the overlap may play out and 'force their hand' on suits they don't wish to file. Finally, there's an issue that all media shares with respect to enforcement: many of the people who are sued don't have anywhere near the resources to pay these fines. The end result is you've successfully entered a judgment someone can't pay, had property seized that is at most tangential to the actual piracy, and received a large amount of negative press in the process. Not to mention, you've likely lost a customer, as I can imagine people who are sued by the MPAA aren't likely to head down to the movie theater on a regular basis anymore.

Music

From what I understand from many reports, the music industry, more specifically the RIAA, was one of the key backers of this legislation, but in my opinion, it seems they are the least likely to see any benefit from it. In fact, the enforcement strategy utilized by the RIAA to date has probably done more to alienate their own customers than it has to reduce piracy.

What sets the music industry apart from movies and games is there's no way to experience a song at little to no cost without risk. I think most people would love the opportunity to listen to a song or album one time before deciding whether to purchase it or not. There's no way to rent an album, and those 20 second samples on iTunes or Amazon don't do the full piece justice. Some might say that's changing, as more subscription services become available, but there isn't yet one that offers a complete catalog across all labels. Then there's the simple fact that there are other, potentially larger sources of income for musicians than record sales. The video game industry has no equivalent to a concert; disk sales are more or less all there is to it other than cross-licensing. Movies have more in common, between the box office, DVD, showings on TV, etc., but music is even far more ubiquitous than movies are, as they're in the background of pretty much every other medium, as well as most all venues and events.

And that's why the RIAA's strategy of going after the average Joe who downloads an album once in a while to try to find something new to listen to doesn't make sense. That average Joe probably has spent quite a bit on music over the course of his life, be it buying CDs or merchandise or concert tickets. And I'm sure there are many artists who would rather have people download their album in order to determine if they want to be a fan of the work rather than have no exposure as a result of their label or the RIAA suing their customer.

Ultimately, the way this hurts the music industry isn't in practical enforcement. They backed this bill because it helps their enforcement. It's an issue of image, and as the bad publicity keeps falling on the RIAA, more and more consumers are taking their entertainment dollars elsewhere. It's insulting to the consumer that the RIAA would even suggest that ripping a CD you purchased so you can put it on your iPod is illegal, even though they haven't tried to enforce that idea at this time. Ultimately, this only hurts the artists, which only serves to hurt the development of music in the US, especially for artists who can't or don't get radio time or for listeners who don't listen to what's played on the radio.

Solution?

I've long held the theory that attacking the supply is far more effective than attacking the demand in piracy situations, especially given that the demand are also often the customers you rely on to keep your business going. I'm not saying ignore every consumer. If a consumer is also sharing thousands of files that have been downloaded millions of times, then they're a distributor as much as anything else. But it seems obvious that the thresholds for enforcement need to be well above downloading one work once. The court has imposed reasonableness standards on many other areas of the law, and perhaps a reasonableness standard needs to be used here.

The goal of intellectual property rights was the balance the interests of producers and consumers so that the arts would grow and artists could prosper, and in many ways many people have lost sight of that goal. As we move further into the future, we all need to be prepared to change with the times, and acts like the PRO-IP Act attempt to bind us to business models and methodologies that don't make sense in the digital reality. By the same token, those decrying all intellectual property rights need to understand that without them, much of the media you enjoy today simply would not exist because those who produce it would have no means by which to profit from it. In a perfect world, we would have no need for intellectual property rights because there would be no piracy but there would also be unlimited exposure to new media. In our imperfect world, we need to keep sight of the balance between what both consumers and producers need to coexist in the most reasonable way. It's unfortunate that the PRO-IP Act takes a step backward rather than a step forward in achieving that balance.

This week on the now trendy and abbreviated 'LGJ,'* we talk about Madden and the right of publicity.

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*That's Law of the Game on Joystiq, for the more traditional readers.

The Bollywood Dream has caught the Southeen actress.After Asin,Genelia,Namitha & Lakshmi rai,the latest to join the bandwagon is Sada.It was heard that she has shed her weight for atleast 10kgs.She previously weighed 55kgs.It is also said the weight loss is for her foray into Hindi films with a Slimmer & Hotter look.The petite actress has only a few films in hand & is curious to try her talent in

Actress Sangeetha was recently the hot topic of discussion in filmnagar circles with rumors spreading that she has married singer Krish in a secret ceremony in Tirupati . Actress Sangeetha Marriage Gallery When media called Sangeetha on this, she said it was a rumour. According to the actress, she and Krish had gone to Tirupati to attend actress Maheshwari‘s wedding and this was the cause for

This week's Law of the Game on Joystiq takes a look at the quiet enforcement strategy Activision has been using, and what may be going on.

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On the 29th September 08, Xbox Live service will be temporarily unavailable for 24 hours starting 9am .
This will be due to the new important Xbox Live update that will change the way you enjoy Xbox 360 entertainment forever.
After the Live update your Xbox Live will be ready for the arrival of the New Xbox Experience later this year.

Xbox 360 will be a limitless world of home entertainment (you'll enjoy the best games, movies and TV shows live side by side with your personal pictures and music library).
Everything you enjoy about your Xbox 360 can be shared at any time with friends via Xbox Live using cool customisable animated Avatars.

Note: You won’t see the New Xbox Experience when LIVE comes back online, but you will be ready to receive it when it launches later this year.

All of this stuff on this board was collected during the 2008 Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA. Each button represents a different gamer from the Penny Arcade forum. During the event we tracked each other down and traded our specific button. It was a ton of fun and some of the buttons are really sweet.

Hey folks, I'm launching VGPOP.com so to promote the name a bit before launch, I have been putting together a variety of videos. Get a quick glance at my faceplate collection, orange xbox 360 controller and a portion of my video game tshirts.

If you are interested in having a video featured on "Gamer Huts", please send your 3-5 minute video to avid[@]vgpop.com (remove the brackets.) Taking videos of gaming rooms and collections. Please include info about yourself in the e-mail.

-Avid

In this week's Law of the Game on Joystiq, a discussion of DRM.

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The Telugu Film "Terror" has Navneeth Kaur & Brahmaji in the lead.Though the Title has terror in it,its Navneeth who is making terror with her exposing costumes which has left dumb-struk.So,we bring those stills of Kaur from the film Terror...

Enjoy this GTA IV "Paper Planes" parody song.

An Exclusive Photo session of Kajal agarwal.Kajal agarwal is one of the Top actress in telugu with a few films in Tamil.She was also found in the recent Tamil Hit Flick "Saroja".She seems to be conquering many hearts with her structure & smile.She is barely out of her Teens!

In this week's Law of the Game on Joystiq, a quick look at tournaments.

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Check out this cool new shirt for sale over at Split Reason.
Perfect gift for the Xbox gamer who never leaves the house.

IN STORES JANUARY 2009
Guitar Hero 2009 Mix & Match Guitars, Wave 1
Build your own guitar with interchangeable guitar heads, necks and bodies. 2-packs include stands and stickers for customization!
2-packs

• Feedback guitar (Effervescence pattern) & Voracious guitar (Cedar Ripple pattern)
• Feedback guitar (Machine pattern) & Frydaze guitar (Tiger Stripes pattern)
• Frydaze guitar (The Forge pattern) & Widowmaker guitar (Dragon pattern)
• Widowmaker guitar (Paisley Dream pattern) & Voracious guitar (Camo pattern)
• Voracious guitar (Cubert pattern) & Frydaze guitar (Boltz pattern)

Single Packs

• Frydaze guitar (Boltz pattern)
• Feedback guitar (Splatter Fest pattern)
• Widowmaker guitar (Flame Rod pattern)
• Voracious guitar (Cubert pattern)
• Feedback guitar (Machine pattern)
• Frydaze guitar (Tiger Stripes pattern)

IN STORES FEBRUARY 2009
Guitar Hero 2009, Wave 1
Five fan-favorite characters in 6-inch scale; 12-15 moving parts per figure, each includes a unique guitar!

• Izzy Sparks
• Judy Nails
• Lou
• Metalhead
• Additional figure to be announced

Guitar Hero 2009 Mini Figure 2-Packs, Wave 1
Small in stature but HUGE in attitude! Stylized 2-inch scale Guitar Hero characters include figure-specific accessories.

• Johnny Napalm and Axel Steel
• Lars Ümlaut and Eddie Knox
• Axel Steel and Lars Ümlaut
• Eddie Knox and Johnny Napalm

10" Guitar Hero 2009, Wave 1
Four of Guitar Hero's most popular characters in 10-inch scale; each figure has more than 18 moving parts and includes guitar!

• Johnny Napalm - British Flag
• Johnny Napalm - Skeleton
• Additional figure TBA

IN STORES APRIL 2009
Guitar Hero 2009 Mix & Match Guitars, Wave 2
Build your own guitar with interchangeable heads, necks and bodies; 2-packs include stands and stickers for customization.
2-packs

• Fire Fighter guitar (Slither pattern) & Manta guitar (The Forge pattern)
• Manta guitar (Tiger Stripes pattern) & Twango guitar (Matchbook Maple pattern)
• Skull guitar (Zebrawood pattern) & Fire Fighter guitar (Black)
• Twango guitar (Cherry Blossom pattern) & Skull guitar (White)
• Skull guitar (Camo pattern) & Manta guitar (Red)

Single-packs

• Manta guitar (Red)
• Twango guitar (Firestarter pattern)
• Skull guitar (Camo pattern)
• Fire Fighter guitar (Cherry Burlwood pattern)
• Twango guitar (Cherry Blossom pattern)
• Skull guitar (White)

Guitar Hero 2009, Wave 2
Four more fan-favorite characters in 6-inch scale; 12-15 moving parts per figure, each includes a unique guitar.

• Eddie Knox
• Casey Lynch
• Axel Steel (black metal version)
• Metalhead (TV head version)

IN STORES MAY 2009
Guitar Hero 2009 Mini Figure 2-Packs, Wave 2
Small in stature but HUGE in attitude! Stylized 2-inch scale Guitar Hero characters include figure-specific accessories.

• God of Rock and Izzy Sparks
• Lou and Metalhead
• Metalhead and Izzy Sparks
• God of Rock and Lou

IN STORES JUNE 2009
Guitar Hero 2009 Mix & Match Guitars, Wave 3
Build your own guitar with interchangeable heads, necks and bodies. Includes stands and stickers for customization!
2-packs

• Iron Cross guitar (Orange) & Treblemaker guitar (Paisley Dream pattern)
• Twango guitar (Dragon pattern) & Spider guitar (Cubric pattern)
• Hammer On guitar (Tiger Eye Maple pattern) & Iron Cross guitar (Engine pattern)
• Widowmaker guitar (Teal pinstripe detail) & Hammer On guitar (Boltz pattern)
• Hammer On guitar (Effervescence pattern) & Iron Cross guitar (Slither pattern)

Single Packs

• Hammer On guitar (Effervescence pattern)
• Spider guitar (Spalted Koa pattern)
• Treblemaker guitar (Hero Guitar)
• Iron Cross guitar (Slither pattern)
• Twango guitar (Dragon pattern)
• Spider guitar (Cubric pattern)

Guitar Hero 2009, Wave 3
6-inch scale; 12-15 moving parts per figure, each includes a unique guitar.

• Clive Winston
• Riki Lee
• Skeleton
• Midori

To see McFarlane Toys' 2008 Guitar Hero releases, go here.

IN STORES JANUARY 2009
'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1 - EQUIPMENT EDITION
5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts detail and articulation

• Master Chief (with rocket launcher and bubble shield)
• Arbiter - Active Camo (with plasma sword and bubble shield)
• Elite Combat - Tan (with carbine rifle and gravity lift)
• Spartan Soldier EOD - Red (with dual SMGs and trip mine)
• Spartan Soldier Security - Olive (with dual maulers and radar jammer)

'HALO' HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1
Halo 3 favorites in an all-new size. Three figures per package to collect and trade.
Red Team

• Mark VI (with assault rifle)
• Mark VI (with battle rifle)
• Mark VI (with dual magnums)

Blue Team

• Mark VI (with assault rifle)
• Mark VI (with battle rifle)
• Mark VI (with dual spike rifles)

Lone Wolves Pack 1

• EOD - Steel (with assault rifle)
• Rogue - Olive (with carbine rifle)
• Mark VI - Blue (with dual magnums)

Lone Wolves Pack 2

• Mark VI - White (with battle rifle)
• EVA - Violet (with Spartan laser)
• Hayabusa - Red (with dual SMGs)

IN STORES FEBRUARY 2009
'HALO' HUNTER DELUXE ACTION FIGURE
In scale with our 5-inch Halo 3 figures, the Hunter stands more than 8 inches tall and has more than 28 moving parts.
12" 'HALO' 2009, WAVE 1
All the detail and articulation of our 5-inch scale figures in a colossal 12-inch size.

• Spartan Soldier ODST - Red and white
• Spartan Soldier ODST - White and blue

'HALO' HELMET 3-PACKS 2009, WAVE 1
Custom designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure, each helmet includes a stand for flat surface or wall-mount display; stands interlock for dynamic display possibilities.

• Mark VI, EOD and CQB (all Red)
• Hayabusa (White), EVA (Olive) and Rogue (Tan)
• Master Chief, Rogue (Silver) and CQB (Orange)
• EOD (Blue), Hayabusa (Steel) and EVA (Tan)
• Mark VI (Silver), EOD (Sage) and CQB (Brown)

IN STORES MARCH 2009
'HALO' WARS HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 1
Each 3-pack features 2½-inch figures with different poses and colors, and includes Halo weapons.
SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)

• 3 Spartan soldiers (with assault rifles)

SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)

• 1 Spartan soldier (with assault rifle)
• 1 Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 Spartan (with dual magnums)

SET 3: UNSC TROOPS (Red)

• 1 Spartan (with dual magnums)
• 1 Spartan (with assault rifle)
• 1 Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)

SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Purple)

• 2 Elites (with Plasma rifles)
• 1 Grunt (with Needler)

'HALO' 2009, WAVE 2 - EQUIPMENT EDITION
5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts articulation and detail

• Master Chief (with dual submachine guns and gravity lift)
• Marine (with assault rifle and regenerator)
• Brute Stalker - Active Camo (with dual spike rifles and drainer)
• Elite Assault - Silver (with battle rifle and bubble shield)
• Spartan Soldier Scout - Yellow (with shotgun and flare)
• Spartan Soldier EOD - Red (with dual SMGs and trip mine)

IN STORES APRIL 2009
'HALO' HELMET 3-PACKS 2009, WAVE 2
Custom designed to fit any 12-inch McFarlane Toys Spartan figure, each helmet includes a stand for flat surface or wall-mount display; stands interlock for dynamic display possibilities.

• Scout (White), Mark VI (Blue) and EVA (Red)
• CQB, Rogue and EOD (all Olive)
• Scout (Steel), Master Chief and EVA (Orange)
• Hayabusa (Tan, Sage and Silver)
• Scout (Yellow), Mark VI (Brown) and EVA (Tan)

IN STORES MAY 2009
'HALO' 2009, WAVE 3 - MEDAL EDITION
5-inch scale figures with off-the-charts articulation and detail

• Master Chief (with battle rifle, dual magnums, a plasma grenade and Head Shot Medal)
• Elite Flight (with carbine rifle and Stealth Kill! Medal)
• Sergeant Johnson (with Spartan laser and Laser Kill Medal)
• Flood Pure Form: Stalker (with Flood infection forms and Multi Kill Medal)
• Jump-pack Brute (with dual spike rifles and Multi Kill Medal)
• Spartan Soldier Security - Red (with battle rifle and Beat Down Medal)

'HALO' WARS HEROIC COLLECTION 2009, WAVE 2
2½-inch figures with different poses and colors; each set includes three figures with Halo weapons.
SET 1: UNSC TROOPS (Campaign)

• 1 - Marine Flame Unit
• 1 - Spartan Soldier (with dual magnums)
• 1 - Spartan Soldiers (with assault rifle)

SET 2: UNSC TROOPS (Blue)

• 1 - Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 - Marine Infantry (with assault rifle)
• 1 - Medic - White (with BR55 battle rifle)

SET 3: Alpha Base Pack (Campaign)

• 2 - Snow Marines (with assault rifles)
• 1 - Forge (snow marine camo) with shotgun

SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS (Campaign)

• 1 - Arbiter (with plasma sword)
• 2 - Grunts (with plasma rifles)

'HALO' MONGOOSE VEHICLE BOXED SET
Built in scale with our standard Halo action figures.
Boxed set includes Mongoose vehicle and Spartan Soldier Mark VI.
12" 'HALO' 2009, WAVE 2
All the detail and articulation of our 5-inch scale figures in a colossal 12-inch size.

• Spartan Soldier EVA - Sage
• Spartan Soldier EOD - Steel

To see McFarlane Toys' 2008 Halo action figures, go here.

'HALO WARS' ACTION FIGURES ANNOUNCED
New 3-piece Sets Re-create Latest Halo Video Game
September 09, 2008
Copyright 2008 TMP International, Inc.

Halo Wars, the newest game in the Halo universe, will be available from Microsoft Game Studios in early 2009. Halo Wars is a real-time action strategy game for the Xbox 360 that allows the player to control large armies and direct them in realistic warfare. The game provides a new angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battle.

McFarlane Toys will release Halo Wars 3-packs in March 2009. The figures are 2 1/2 inches tall and have mobility at the waist. Each 3-pack includes Halo Wars characters in different colors and poses, with weapons.
McFarlane Toys Halo Wars Series 1 features four unique 3-packs:
SET 1: UNSC TROOPS

• 3 - Spartan soldiers (with Assault Rifles)

SET 2: UNSC TROOPS

• 1 - Spartan soldier (with an Assault Rifle)
• 1 - Spartan soldier (with two Magnums)
• 1 - Marine Infantry (with an Assault Rifle)

SET 3: UNSC TROOPS

• 2 - Spartan soldiers (one with two Plasma Pistols and one with an Assault Rifle)
• 1 - Marine Infantry (with an Assault rifle)

SET 4: COVENANT TROOPS

• 2 Elites (with Plasma Rifles)
• 1 Grunt (with Needler)

The Silambarasan & Varalakshmi starrer Tamil Movie Podaa podi started on September 10th with the promotional stills.Silambarasan sports a new look in this movie and is heard that his makeover was done by a Foreign salon.Since the movie has kick started now,expect more updates in this space!

The new Xbox 360 License Transfer Tool on Xbox.com makes self-service, voluntary license transfers for content purchased through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace possible for our community.
The license transfer tool lets you consolidate your downloaded content licenses to one console. For example, if you downloaded items from Xbox LIVE Marketplace on one console, then purchased another console later on and downloaded more content to the new one, your content would be licensed to two consoles.
This tool lets you download your older content licenses to your new console.
You can find it on www.xbox.com/drm

Note:

• You won't need the License transfer tool if you sent your console for repair as licences are transferred automatically during the repair, you might need to download them again. You can find the steps on the Console After Repair page.
• The tool can used only once every twelve months.
• Movie rental licenses are not transferred. So make sure you watch your movies before using this tool.

Below are the transfer steps:

1. Finish the process on www.xbox.com/drm
2. Attach a hard drive or memory unit.
3. Turn on the console.
4. Sign in to Xbox LIVE with the gamer profile that originally downloaded the content.
5. Go to Xbox LIVE Marketplace and select Account Management, Download History.
6. Select an item and then select Download Again.
7. Repeat the 5th step for each item in your download history.

Note: The content is no longer licensed to the old console. You can only use it while signed in to Xbox LIVE.

This week's Law of the Game on Joystiq is a bit of a primer on trademark infringement.

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5 films are releasing on Friday. Amma Creations presents Saroja directed by Venkat Prabhu makes it way on the screen along with Sangeetha starrer Dhanam, debutant Krishna’s ‘Alibaba’. The other two films are of medium and low-budget ones titled ‘Keemu’ and ‘Ini Varum Kaalam’.Similarly Telugu Filmdom also has a reason to rejoice,since 3 films are releasing this Friday.Ashta Chemma,Ankith,Pallavi

Don't forget folks, the final issue of Halo Uprising is due out September 24! This final issue should send the series off with a bang!

Farzana Poses in Red saree showing her Navel.Farzana acts in Tamil & Telugu films.

In this week's Law of the Game on Joystiq, a little gambling law as it relates to the Pub Games.

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On this week's Law of the Game on Joystiq, a bit of a follow up to last week looking at civil liability for game makers as opposed to the previous criminal.

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Jasman Toys returns with the new Halo 3 2 player target shooting set! Check out the new video review to see how they stack up!

If you were one of those people who loved the first two entries into the Halo Laser Pursuit Set, but were not very thrilled about the price for them; Jasman Toys has an answer for you! Yes! Jasman Toys has heard the cries of those saying the Plasma Riffle and Plasma Pistol were far too expensive and has responded by making a cheaper, scaled down, two player set for only $39.99.

The first and obvious question is going to be “Ok, so it’s cheaper! Does it still work like the original ones?” and the answer is that these work just as well as the other weapons and actually handles better than the original Plasma Pistol.

The new Pistols have ditched the LCD, vibration and “pop out” over heat functions of the original gun and have instead scaled the weapons down slightly so they feel quite more comfortable to hold. The gun still features its overcharge shot function, still has lights and still features very high quality sound effects that sound just like the game. The pistols seem significantly lighter and now that it lacks the more expensive pieces; it seems much more durable in the hands of children.

The laser receiver that registers hits also makes it returns in the two set, though it is slightly smaller and this time painted a darker color then its predecessor. It still features the same clip on the back for clipping on the player as well. Another great feature is that the guns and receivers are backwards compatible with the original set, meaning if you have the original two guns; you can play with the new set as well!

I let some of the neighborhood kids try these out as Jasman Toys was kind enough to send me two sets of these and the kids grasped the concept of the guns pretty easily. While most of them were too young to have played the actual Halo video game, they seemed to be enthralled with them enough to make the kid’s mother’s interested and minutes later they were asking me where they could pick a set up of their own. They also asked me what the heck I was doing with so many laser guns… I should have responded by telling them I was preparing for the invasion, but I’m sure they would have called the cops on me.

Where can you buy these? At the moment they are only available at online retailers and can be found at the following sites below:

www.target.com

www.walmart.com

www.amazon.com

Overall, I’m happy to see that Jasman Toys went ahead and made a two player set like this! It’s much easier for Halo collectors and laser tag nuts to pick it up at its $39.99 price point and would make an awesome gift for the holidays or birthdays! I have no complaints what so ever about the features that were taken out, because the gun still does what it’s suppose to do!

Overall rating: 5 out of 5!

Here is the Exclusive Gallery of Child Artiste to Leading Film Star in 3 languages.Yes,She has acted in Tamil,Telugu & Malayalam Films.Poornitha a.k.a Kalyani seems to be conquering hearts in this small age(She is barely out of her teens)

Microsoft is now offering the gamers more gigabytes for their buck. An Xbox 360 console with triple the storage space of the original console, but for the same price of $349 (U.S.) estimated retail price.
Now you'll have three times the storage to manage all that great content.
Available in retail stores in the United States and Canada starting the upgraded Xbox 360.

• Xbox 360 console: The console is equipped with a cool white finish and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in high definition (HD) entertainment (up to 1080p for gaming), 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output.


• 60GB Hard Drive: The 60GB detachable hard drive allows you to save your games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos, and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the premier one-stop digital download center for entertainment.


• Upscaling DVD Player: With an HDMI cable (sold separately), watch your favorite DVDs in near high-definition using the upscaling capabilities of Xbox 360.
  
• Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
  
• Xbox 360 Headset: The headset lets friends and family around the world chat while playing games, watching movies, or sending voice messages on Xbox LIVE.


• Xbox LIVE Silver Membership: For no additional cost, Xbox 360 owners can chat with friends online, collect Achievements to improve their Gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, and purchase or rent HD movies and TV shows, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade. (Broadband Internet access required.)


• One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold: An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who subscribe to this premium service can engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, and chat with an entire group of friends at a time.
  

Sneha known to be a homely girl among Tamil and Telugu Film viewers tried Glamour in "Pandi".Since it was not welcomed very well,everybody thought she would stick with Homely Characters.But Sneha doesnt want to leave the Glamour area untouched,so She returns back with More of Glamour ans Sexy poses for her Upcoming Films.Here are some of the Poses...

Bionic Commando for the original NES remains one of my all time favorite games, so you can imagine my excitement when they announced a next gen version. Then they got me even more excited when they followed that announcement up with news of a 3D/2D remake. Bionic Commando: Rearmed is simply one of the best games you can pick up on Xbox Live Arcade and The Playstation Network. It takes every great detail of the original and makes it work in today's gaming generation.

 

Each and every level has been remade in high res graphics and a thumping electronic remix of the original songs. Updated game play mechanics have been added where they make sense, like being able to bring all your weapons with you on each map; opposed to just one like the original game forced you to have. The bosses of the original game where not one of the game's strong points, but the team who put together Rearmed has made awesome, intricate battles that change depending on what difficulty level you put them on. If there is only one gigantic change of the game, it is the last level. It is completely new to the original game and its also quite long. Not to mention frustrating! By the time I finished the last stage, I probably spent a good two hours total learning every part of it to make the most out of my lives. Even then, I spent another 5 lives on the last boss and just managed to finish him of with one remaining. As frustrating as it was though, beating it gives you a massive sense of accomplishment and unlocks Super Hard mode.

Another cool feature that GRIN (The team who remade the game.) put in was offline two-player co-op and 4 player offline deathmatch. Each element adds lots of hours to the game play and wraps up this awesome remake package into one great game.

For those of you who have played the original, buy it! Its worth it. To those of you who haven't, try the demo and experience the awesomeness! You won't be disappointed either way.

 

5 out of 5.

If you've been singing the blues because you didn't make it to this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and thus, were unable to order our Halo 3 Con exclusive - you're in luck.
Starting today and available as long as supplies last, you can order this pair of figures through our online store. This special offer features two of McFarlane Toys' highly sought-after Halo 3 action figures in a commemorative combo.

An exclusive Spartan Soldier (EVA "HellSpartan") is paired with an exclusive clear Spartan Soldier (CQB Active-camouflage) figure. Production of these pieces was limited to 3,000 sets. Although packaged individually, the two figures will be sold ONLY as a set for $30 (plus shipping). There is a purchase limit of 4 sets per person.

HOW TO ORDER:
You must be a member of our Collector's Club to order this exclusive combo. Becoming a member is quick, easy and FREE. Log onto your account.

IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER OF OUR COLLECTOR'S CLUB:
Click here and follow the simple instructions to place your order.

Today, Fedex dropped off a box containing some Plasma Pistols! These are apart of the new two player set that Jasman Toys is releasing in the next month or so! If you've watched my video reviews in the past then you know that I've reviewed the original Plasma Rifle and the Plasma Pistol to lots of positive feedback. This two player pack contains two stripped down versions of the original Plasma Pistol in order to cut down the cost and make it more within your price range to enjoy some Halo Laser Tag. While it doesn't contain the pop out features, recoil and LCD screen of the original version; it still delivers solid game play. Also, these slimmed down versions of the pistols are a bit more comfortable on the hands which would allow for children to handle the guns easily.

 

I've only had some solo experience with them so far, but rest assured; a video review is forth coming! It will cover all the questions you have about the new set and how it interacts with the old sets! We received 4 guns and along with original two, we plan to demonstrate a 2 vs 2 vs 2 game in the video review.

 

Enjoy a couple of photos of the guns, along with some comparison photos of the original gun. We'll post a video review as soon as its done!

         

On this week's Law of the Game on Joystiq, I discuss criminal legal theory as it relates to the tragic Thai cabbie killing.

Read on!

I just talked to the Director of Marketing & Licensing for Jasman Toys (The makers of the wonderful Halo Laser Tag Weapons.) and has informed me that they will be available soon!

"Our mass market duel pistol set has shipped and they should be appearing on the following websites VERY soon:

www.target.com

www.walmart.com

www.amazon.com

You also can find them very soon at Fred Meyer and Academy Sports."

Stay tuned folks! A video review will follow as soon as we get our hands on these!

The day has finally come and the much delayed Halo Uprising comic series has finally been put back on track. Delayed after two issues due to a major plot change in Halo 3, the writers and artists were forced to make changes to the storyline that would make Uprising fit consistently with the third game. Many people were left with a bad taste in their mouths after reading issue #2;  the story seemed to fall away from the Master Chief and instead focus on the makeshift romantic relationship of two human survivors. This made the story very lackluster and didn't leave much hope for a story other than a romance novel for issue #3.

Either my head is foggy about the last issue or Benis and Maleev really brought their "A" game to issue #3, because it easily makes it the stand out issue of the series so far! I'd even say that it either matches or beats "Armor Testing' from the Halo Graphic Novel. Issue #3 brings it all: Mystery, suspense, great dialog and lots and lots of combat and blood! When you actually see a severed head of a Brute on top of a Warthog hood than you know that this issue is serious.

Overall, when I got to the end of this issue I was pumped to get the upcoming 4th issue.

Halo: Uprising is back...with a vengeance!

24 brand new missions (equivalent to a whole new campaign mode) for Ninja Gaiden 2 available now on Xbox Live markerplace all for 800MS points ONLY.
Each one of these missions theme to challenge the full range of Ryu Hayabusa’s formidable ninja skills.

And the most exciting about it is that all high scores will be represented on the Ninja Gaiden 2 Mission Leaderboards for all to admire on Xbox Live.

I believe it worths the effort.

You’ll also be rewarded for these efforts as well with 10 new Achievements to earn.
Now you can become as legendary as Hayabusa himself.....

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be speaking at the ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, which is November 2-4, 2008, in Oak Brook, IL. My session is titled "What Every Librarian Needs to Know about Video Games and the Law" and is presently set for Nov. 4 at 10 am in the Managing Gaming track.

If you happen to be an ALA member attending this event, be sure to come by and say hi.

Bring home the Gold!

Compete in Beijing 2008™ - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games alone or online as you strive to break records in 38 events across ten official Olympic sports including track and field, aquatics, gymnastics, and cycling!

Over thirty official events and national teams: Represent the country of your choice and compete in such sports as track and field, aquatics, gymnastics, cycling, judo, table tennis, and canoe-kayak for the highest honor across ten authentic-looking stadiums.

In-depth Olympic Games and Competition modes: In Olympic Games mode, players organize their daily schedule and customize their national teams with agility, power, stamina, and speed for competition in 38 events. With up to three friends, players can participate in either single or multi-event challenges in Competition mode.

New gameplay mechanics: Controls vary across events, including a time-based system where timing, power and angle are essential, a rhythm-based method that requires increasing and sustaining speed, and a targeting system to aid players in accurately hitting targets.

In the zone: Players are pulled right into the athlete's mind, getting them closer to the action and giving them time to accurately control every move.

Global online competition: Face challengers from other nations, compete in exhibition events, and track your progress on the leaderboards, which allow you to prove yourself before the world.Capturing the Olympic spirit: As the exclusive official videogame, Beijing 2008™ offers an authentic look and feel of the Games, ultra-realistic recreations of the Beijing stadiums, and a chance to soak up the atmosphere from the Olympic host city in your own home.

Is your Xbox Live account a child account?
Did you create your account before the 18th?
Do you want to change it to an adult one?
Are you 18+ now?

Now Microsoft allows you to promote your child account to an adult account after you step in your 18th year.
This promotion removes the Family Settings and Xbox LIVE restrictions.
To promote your account, you must agree again to the Xbox LIVE Terms of Use and marketing opt-ins.

Here's how to promote your child account:

1- On the Xbox Dashboard, Select your gamer profile.
2- Choose Account management.
3- Choose Promote Child Account.
And follow the steps.

Note: If your parent's credit card was on your account, you must enter a new one to replace it.

Did you enjoy Gears of War?! Xbox 360 exclusive game that blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. If yes, so you'd like this surprise ....
GEARS OF WAR 2
An even bigger, better and more badass experience than Gears of war
Sure you can’t wait to get it in hands...
November 08 will be the date.

From spawn.com:

Halo 3 is quickly becoming one of the most successful licensed lines ever produced by McFarlane Toys.
Ever since the March release of our first series of Halo 3 action figures, it seems that everything's coming up Halo - and people just can't get enough. Vendors coast to coast have been reporting quick sell-through; the figures are disappearing almost as soon as they reach store shelves. Wal-Mart, Toys 'R' Us, KB Toys and GameStop report McFarlane's Halo 3 lines as their top sellers - and they're demanding more, More, MORE!
Series 2 arrived in stores in July, and is quickly becoming hard to find, as demand exceeds supply. But don't worry. We're happy to help you try and find these highly sought action figures. (Read below for retailer locations.)
WHERE TO BUY 'HALO 3', SERIES 2
Our Halo 3 product is currently available at these retailers:

• Amazon.com
• BigBadToyStore.com
• Diamond (Comic Stores)
• Entertainment Earth
• Fred Meyer
• FYE/Suncoast/Sam Goody
• GameStop
• KB Toys
• Newbury Comics
• Spencers Gifts
• Toys 'R' Us
• Wal-Mart (Canada)
• Wal-Mart (U.S.)

While we can't guarantee that these retailers still have McFarlane Halo 3, Series 2 figures in stock, we can provide information that will hopefully make your search easier. (Check out our Where to Buy section.)
If you still can't grab up any of Series 2, rest assured that we have more Halo 3 product heading to store shelves.
'HALO 3' SERIES 3 COMING TO STORES IN SEPTEMBER
Next month, Halo 3, Series 3 will be coming to a retail store near you; six new figures with awesome articulation and insane detail to add to your collection.
Series 3 includes:

• MASTER CHIEF
• SPARTANS
• ELITE COMBAT
• JACKAL MAJOR
• FLOOD COMBAT HUMAN
• WAR CHIEFTAIN (Weapon Class)

12-INCH MASTER CHIEF AND SPARTAN MARK VI

• MARK VI (BLUE) - In stores September (Wal-Mart exclusive)
• MASTER CHIEF - In stores November
• MARK VI (BROWN) - In stores November (Toys 'R' Us exclusive)

EXCLUSIVE 'HALO 3' 2-PACK COMING TO FRED MEYER/FRY'S MARKETPLACE IN NOVEMBER
An exclusive Halo 3 2-pack will be coming to Fred Meier/Fry's Marketplace stores in November. This boxed set will include the Master Chief and the Brute Chieftain featured in McFarlane Toys' Halo 3 Series 1.

• MASTER CHIEF
• BRUTE CHIEFTAIN